Senior Manager: Municipal Planning

The Senior Manager: Development and Town Planning, in support of the Municipal Manager and the Municipal Council, will be responsible for the following key performance and results areas:

• Drive the vision, mission, and strategic direction of iLembe as articulated in the Integrated Development Plan IDP.
• Develop and implement strategic municipal objectives, performance targets, and operational efficacy in relation to Planning Services, including IDP, Spatial Planning, Land Use Management, Environmental Management, and Economic Development.
• Provide leadership in the budgeting process guided by informed projections of revenues and expenditure and oversee sound financial management and controls for the Department.
• Develop, foster, maintain, and review key strategic relationships with stakeholders.
• Uphold effective risk management and governance processes, including participation in internal audit.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, policies, and rules impacting local government planning.
• Maintain monitoring and evaluation functions to track departmental programmes and projects.

Core Managerial and Leading Competencies

• Strategic capability and leadership; programme and project management; people management and empowerment, financial management; change management; knowledge management; service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, client orientation and customer focus; communication; and honesty and integrity.

Financial and Supply Chain Management Competency Areas/skills

• Strategic leadership and management; operational financial management; governance, ethics and values in financial management; financial and performance reporting; risk and change management; project management; legislation, policy and implementation; supply chain management; and audit and assurance.

Requirements

Education Qualification

• A valid Grade 12 Certificate
• Bachelor Degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development Studies; or Equivalent
• Registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act, 2002 will be an added advantage
• Possess the Municipal Minimum Competency requirements as prescribed by the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003, and the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels
• Computer Literacy MS Excel, Word and Project
• Valid Code B or Cl Driver's License

Work-Related Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience at middle management level
• Proven successful institutional governance and performance systems
• 3-4 years must be at a professional/management level development planning
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation governing local government
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of integrated development planning, spatial planning, land use management, and environmental management
• Must have extensive knowledge of economic development
• Must be able to lead spatial, economic and development planning
• Knowledge of geographical systems
• Knowledge of spatial, town, and development planning
• Good knowledge of local government legislation, policy frameworks, and developmental planning processes
• Advanced understanding of council operations, delegation of powers, and intergovernmental relations
• Audit and risk management establishment and functionality
• Budget and finance management, including SCM processes